Local News

Utilities collaborate on power planning

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

Jul 01, 2021
With questions and concerns swirling in the community, representatives from power utilities, fire districts and city and county…





Porter Named Superintendent


Feb 27, 2020
After a lengthy interview selection process, the Omak School District Board of Directors has offered Michael Porter the…

WVC at Omak students present “Older Than the Crown” film screening March 5


Feb 25, 2020
There will be a screening of the film, “Older Than the Crown” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Omak Mirage Theatre.…

Oroville Man Arrested for Attempted Murder


Feb 24, 2020
A 22-year-old Oroville man was arrested Saturday afternoon on charges of Attempted Murder and Eluding police. Okanogan County…

Search and Rescue Crews Help Teen Trapped on Bluff


Feb 21, 2020
On Wednesday, 18-year-old Ezra Myers, of Oroville, was rescued by volunteers with the Okanogan County Search and Rescure from a…

Omak PUD Office Changes Coming


Feb 20, 2020
To cut expenses, the Okanogan County PUD will make changes to its Omak office location, beginning March 1. As of March 1, the…